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Forgive my ignorance, but are these bearing supply places national chains I should look for in my area? Or just google "bearing supply house?"

I need to replace an old bearing manufactured by New Departure. I understand that manufacturer no longer exists. The bearing is quite old and I don't thing the stamped code follows modern convention. Does anybody know how to decipher the old ND codes? My bearing in question is a New Departure...

UPDATE: I was able to remove the chuck. Used a cheap adjustable spanner wrench and WD-40 to get the nut moving. An allen wrench in the side chuck holes kept the chuck from spinning when braced against my workbench. Slow progress and finally popped off. There was tons of dried up grease gunk from...

Thanks Frank. I'm in Kentucky.

OH that is helpful, FrankLee. I thought I had the version of chuck where the collar is a part of the chuck assembly itself. Going by your picture, the collar is a separate piece. I guess it would still help drive off the chuck as I turn it? So on the chuck models with collar attached, I...

Hi Everybody! I'm the new owner of a sweet vintage drill press. Kindly given to me from a neighbor. As best I can tell, it's a Duro from the 1940's, model V-3080 benchtop style. Overall it was in great shape, but clearly needed some TLC as it ran but quite loudly. My first step has been to...